An Oregon priest who became an apostle of calligraphy, even teaching the ancient art to Steve Jobs at Reed College, has died at age 83.
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Pope approves new financial regulations for sainthood causes
In an effort to ensure greater financial transparency and accountability, Pope Francis approved new regulations governing the financial contributions given for sainthood causes, the Vatican announced.
New report details ‘genocide’ by Islamic State against Christians, minorities
The Knights of Columbus and In Defense of Christians contend that Christians in Libya, Iraq and Syria are victims of genocide carried out by the Islamic State in a new report.
USCCB, other faith groups file Supreme Court brief in immigration case
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and several other Catholic organizations joined in filing friend of the court briefs March 8 urging the Supreme Court to support the Obama administration's actions that would temporarily...
Holy Year brings more people to confessionals in St. Peter’s Basilica
The number of people going to confession in St. Peter's Basilica increased noticeably in the first months of Year of Mercy, but not among English-speakers, who apparently are staying away from Europe out of fear of terrorism...
Pastors find options to help coax people back to sacrament of reconciliation
When Father Benjamin Kosnac decided to start offering confessions 30 minutes before every Mass, he wasn't sure anyone would come.
Catholic silence on involvement in Middle East called ‘massive failure’
"The most massive failure of the Catholic community at all levels in the past 20 years has been to address the question of our ongoing involvement in the Middle East," according to San Diego Bishop Robert W. McElroy.
‘Easter Mysteries’ film to have one-night showing at select U.S. cinemas
During Holy Week, a new musical theater depiction of the Easter story will hit the big screen at nearly 300 movie theaters around the country for a special one-night showing March 22.
Movie Review: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
When a movie's title is military code for an obscene phrase, potential viewers are likely to wonder what awaits them behind such thinly veiled vulgarity.
Sweet Carol Ann
It was an unusual sight, to be sure: a mariachi crooner serenading a nun.